something that shows you what condition something is in
economicindicators such as the inflationrate or the exchangerate
a good/useful/important indicator:
Time spent in education is a good indicator of social and economicposition.
an indicator of success/performance/quality:
The test is a reliable indicator of performance if it is carried out correctly.
Synonyms and related words
Proof and evidence
evidence
sign
suggestion
2
a piece of equipment that shows information
the air-speed indicator
The copier is ready when the green indicator light is on.
Synonyms and related words
Machines and equipment according to general function
agitator
balance
blower
3
Britishone of the lights on a car that shows in which direction it is turning
Synonyms and related words
The lights on a car or other road vehicle
blinkers
brake light
brights
4
chemistrya chemical compound that changes colour in particular conditions. It can be used to test chemical substances, for example in order to discover how acid or alkaline something is.
Synonyms and related words
Chemical substances used for a specific purpose
agar
antifreeze
antioxidant
indicator
noun countable
US /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtər/
Other entries for this word
check indicatornoun
indicator boardnoun
economic indicatornoun
universal indicatornoun
key performance indicatornoun
leading economic indicatornoun
indicator panelnoun at indicator board
Word Forms
singular
indicator
plural
indicators
DEFINITIONS3
1
something that shows you what condition something is in
economicindicators such as the inflationrate or the exchangerate
a good/useful/important indicator:
Time spent in education is a good indicator of social and economicposition.
an indicator of success/performance/quality:
The test is a reliable indicator of performance if it is carried out correctly.
Synonyms and related words
Proof and evidence
evidence
sign
suggestion
2
a piece of equipment that shows information
the air-speed indicator
The copier is ready when the green indicator light is on.
Synonyms and related words
Machines and equipment according to general function